Versailles High School - Mirror Yearbook (Versailles, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1954 volume:

Published by the Students of D'L 1954 W irror VUU is VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL Versailles, Missouri Best Wishes from FRANK The Chocolate Milk Man MR. ED BRUNNER-Principal B. A.; Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas; M. A. in Education and Administration, University of Missouri; Family Relations, Missouri History, Sponsor of the Student Council. MRS. GENEVIEVE KEARNEY B. A. in Education, Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa; Buena Vista College Storm Lake Iowa; German, English II, III, Sponsor of the Freshman Class. MRS. ANNA MARGARET KIMBRELL Bachelor of Music, Central College, Fayette, Missouri; English I, Literature, Sponsor of the Junior Class. MR. JOE KIMBRELL B. A.; Central College, Fayette, Missouri; Driver Training. MR. MAURICE LARUE B. S. in Education, Central College, Fayette, Missouri; Graduate work. Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, and University of Missouri; Band and Chorus, Sponsor of the Sophomore Class. MISS LA VERA LEHMAN B. A.; Bluffton College, Ohio, Central Miss- ouri State College, Warrensburg, Missouri; Librarian, Social Science, Sponsor of the Fresh- man Class. MR. HAL LOUGHARY B. S. in Education, Murray State, Murray, Kentucky; Physical Education, Sponsor of the Senior Class. MISS JOHANNA MCDONALD B. S. Central Missouri State College, Warrens- burg, Missouri; Science, Sponsor of the Sopho- more Class. Courtesy of WASHBURN'S PLACE 2 J-acuiti MRS. ANN MARRIOTT B. A.; University of Colorado, Graduate work, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska; Mathematics, Sponsor of The Mirror. MRS. CORA W A ID B. S.; Kansas State Teachers College, Graduate work, University of Missouri; Home Economics, Related Arts, Sponsor of the Future Home- makers of America. MRS. EMMA VVARNKE B. S.; Central Missouri State College, Warrens - burg, Missouri; Commerce, Sponsor of the Senior Class. MRS. SARAH LENA ROTH B. S.; Kansas City Jr. College, Central Missouri State College; Graduate work, University of Missouri; Social Studies, Speech, Sponsor of the Junior Class. MR. ANDREW WHITE B. S.; Wentworth Military Academy, University of Missouri; Agriculture, Sponsor of the Future Farmers of America. MARY LEE FRISBIE Office Secretary. CAROLINE NEBEL Office Secretary. MRS. LUCY HAYS B. A.; Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, Missouri; Graduate work, Colorado State College, Greeley, Colo- rado. Substitute in Commerce Department. Congratulations from CARLSON FOOD MARKET MR. EARL VVHITEAKER, Superintendent Northeast Missouri State College B. S. Education University of Missouri M. A. Education Versailles yearbooks have for years been prized publications to everyone within our service area. From this, another MIRROR , is re- flected the continued guidance, loyalty, and devotion of Ann Marriott to V. H. S. , which is, in itself, a great part of the answer to this year's theme, What is V. H. S. ? I commend and thank the staff for chron- icling all the other parts that interpret the theme, and for making it available to us in '54. €cunJL (J3oard of? ddducation Mr. Earl Whiteaker, Superintendent; Mr. Clarence Cable; Dr. Otho Washburn; Mr. Harold Knoop; Mr. Roy Otten, Vice- President; Mr. Roger Meyer, President; Mr. Elmer Guenther; Mr. Don Hunter; Mr. Roy Berkstresser. Best Wishes Seniors! TOWN AND COUNTRY « U CRACK o54 SHIRLEY ANN BALL May she never change except in name. F. H. A. 1,2,3,41 F. H. A. Sub-District Program 1,3,4; F. H. A. President 4; Volley-ball I; Soft- ball I; Chorus 1,2,3; Spring Concert 1,2,3; Christmas Concert 1,2,3; Music Contest 1,2,3; Study Hall Assistant 1,2; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Vice President 3; Class Trip 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3. CAROLYN BAUER Good at sports, band, and typing too. Is there anything she can't do? Class President 4; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; BancJ 1.2,3,4; Band Clinic 2,3,4; Choral Clinic 1,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Class Trip 3; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Gymkhana 3; Study Hall Assistant 2,3; Volleyball 1,2,4; All School Play I; Biology Contest 2; Typing Contest 3; Clarinet Ensemble 4; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Christmas Concert and Program 1,2,3,4. BILL BEARD No sinner and no saint perhaps, But then the very best of chaps. Chorus 1,4; Boys’ Chorus 3; Track 3; Basketball 2; F. F. A. I; Class Trip 3; Athletic Manager 4. DARLENE COFFMAN A gal with personality plus, and a winning smile for all of us. Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Christmas Concert and Program 1,2,3,4; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2,3; Pep Squad Officer 2,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,41 Homecoming Queen 2; Class Queen 3; Librarian 2,4; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Office Assistant I; Softball I; Gymnkhana 2; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Spelling Contest 3; Class Trip 3; Annual Staff 3,4. KATHY DRAFFEN Her very frowns are fairer far, than smiles of many maidens are. Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,41 Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Band Clinic 3,4; Operetta 2; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Majorette 3,4; Class Trip 3; Class President 1,2; Class Officer 4; Pep Squad 3,4; Study Hall Assistant 2,3; Librarian 1,2; Annual Staff 3,4; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Spelling Contest 3; Christmas Program 3; Spring Concert 2,3. LOIS EDISON Precious things often come in small packages. Wagoner, Oklahoma 1,2.3; Band 4; Band Officer 4; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Pep Squad 4; Music Contest 4; Study Hall Assistant 4. Congratulations Seniors! DAIRY QUEEN CL a of ’54 DON GREEN A fine fellow, a real nice guy, a wonderful smile, and a way that's shy. Stover 3; F. F. A. 1,2,4; Band 1,2-5 F. F. A. Poultry Judging Contest 2; Track 4; Music Contest 2. DUANE HART A bachelor I shall always be, as long as there are fish in the sea. Music Contest I, 2,3,4; Chorus I,2,3,4; F. F. A. 2,3,4; Operetta 3; Boy's Chorus 1,2; Choral Clinic 3,4; Double Mixed Quartet 3; F. F. A. Parliamentary Procedure Team 2,3. PHIL HART A jolly, fine chap he seems to be, would we all were just like he. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4; President of Student Council 4; Class Officer I; Class Trip 3; Band I; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Boys’ Chorus 1,3,4; Double Mixed Quartet 3; Choral Clinic 3; Spring Concert 1,2,3,41 Christmas Program 1,3.4; Gymkhana 1,2,3,41 Boys’ State 3; Student Council 3. WILLA MAE HAYES She is to the seniors what spice is to cake. Glee Club 1,2; F. H. A. 1,2; Theory and Harmony 2,4. FANNIE HIBDON She looks like an angel, she acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel will do. Softball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4; F. H. A. 1,2; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Study Hall Assistant 3; Class Trip 3. DONALD HOUCHEN That curly hair and winning smile are a nice combination all the while. Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; Boys' Glee Club 1,3; Softball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Band 3; Student Council 1,2; Gymkhana 2,3; Class Trip 3; Tiger Rag Staff 4. Good Luck Seniors! MARCIE'S BEAUTY SHOP Clfadd of? 954 TERRY HUMPHREY Did you ever spy, so mischievous an eye? Class Trip 3; Basketball 1,2; Chorus 3; Softball 1,2; Band i; Music Contest 3, BILL ISHMAEL They say miracles are past--But here I am. Basketball 1,3,4; Softball 1,3,4; Track 4; Band 1,2,3,4; President of Band 4; Athletic Manager 2; Music Contest 1,2,3,41 Office Boy 2; Christmas Concert 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,3; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Band Clinic 4; Trombone Solo 4; Trombone Quartet 2,3,4; Class Trip 3; Gymkhana 3. MARVA JOHNSON Always ready with a helping hand, A classmate who is really grand. F. H. A. 2,3,4; Study Hall Assistant 4; Librarian 4; Theory and Harmony 4. IDA LAIN A courteous, likeable sort of girl. F. H. A. 1,2,3,41 Glee Club 1. RUTH ( Pat ) MCDONALD Witty, amusing, and always gay, A sure friend any day. Class Trip 3; Student Council 4; Librarian 3; Girls' Chorus 3; F. H. A. I; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Study Hall Assistant 4; Annual Staff 4; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Biology Contest 2. JEAN McGINNIS She moves a goddess; She looks a queen and a sweeter smile has never been seen. Annual Queen I; Annual Staff 4; F. H. A. Officer 2,4; F. II. A. 1,2,3,45 Sub-District Program 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Study Hall Assistant 1,2,3,4; Office Assistant 4; All School Play I; Christmas Program and Concert 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; PeP Squad 2,3,4. Courtesy of MORGAN COUNTY GAS COMPANY Class of ’54 JERROLD MCKINLEY I'm movin' onl Chorus 3,4. JOE MASSEY The quiet type he seems to be. He might fool some, but not me I F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Softball I; Class President 3; F. F. A. Sentinel 3; F. F. A. President 4; F. F. A. District Contest 2,3; State F. F. A. Contest 3; Class Trip 3. MELVA MAPLES Little but mighty. A real tornado when it comes to work. Chorus 1,4; Majorette 1,2,3; Homecoming Queen l; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Student Council 1,4; Librarian 1,3,4; Baton Solo 3; Music Contest I; Annual Staff 3,4; Band Clinic 1,2; Girls' State 3; Class Trip 3; Christmas Program 3; Tiger Rag 4; Girls' Chorus 3; Spring Concert 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Queen 4. PEGGY MORRIS She is not very tall, in fact very small, but bright and jolly and well-liked by all. Class Vice President 4; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Majorette 1,2,3,4; Band Clinic 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,3; Class Trip 3; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Baton Solo 2,3,4; Christmas Program 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Gymkhana 1,2,3; Study Hall Assistant 3; Librarian 2; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Spring Concert 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,4; Home- coming Queen 4; F. H. A. 4; F. H. A. Officer 4- LELA OSBORN Personality always shining, proves there is a silver lining. Girls' Chorus 1,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Clinic 1,2,3,41 Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; AH School Play I; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Officer 3; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Christmas Concert and Program 1,2, 3,4; Class Trip 3. EMMA JANE MYRTLE PARKS Life is too short to spend chewing the rag. Baker, Oregon I, 2; Chorus 3; Tiger Rag Staff 4. Compliments of KANSAS CITY BIFOCAL COMPANY CtaiS of ’54 DELORES PETTY Sparkling eyes, teeth like pearl. ’Bout the sweetest gal in the world. Pep Squad 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 2,3,4; Operetta 2; Christmas Program 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Class Officer 2; Annual Staff 3,4; Gymkhana 1,2; Librarian 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 4; Class Queen 2; All School Play I; Softball I; Volleyball I; Office Assistant 1,2,3,4; Class Trip 3; Spring Concert 2,3,4; Tiger Rag Staff 4. HARRY RAND Does he talk? All of the time, but then, that’s no crime. ” Kansas City 1,2; Band 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Drum Solo 3,4; Softball 4; Class Officer 4; Music Contest 3,4; Spring Concert 3,4; Christmas Program and Concert 3,4; Class Trip 3; Athletic Manager 4. WALTER RAND A friend of all, yes indeed) A very nice guy we all agree. Kansas City 1,2; Track 3; Class Trip 3; F. F. A. 3,4; Student Council 4. JOHN RICHARDSON I have laid aside all business and have gone a-fishing. F. F. A. 1,2,3,4. WAYNE RUMANS Happy go lucky, fair and free, nothing there is that bothers me. All-School Play I; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Clinic 4; Music Contest 3,4; Class Trip 3. BILL SCOTT A great mind works behind that quiet look. Basketball 2; Chorus 1,2,3; Tiger Rag 4. Congratulations from CARPENTER-GUENTHER LUMBER COMPANY CL a of ’54 ERNESTINE SHORE Here’s a girl with a cute little grin, chucked full of fun and neat as a pin. Cheerleader I; All-School Play I; Operetta 2; F. H. A. 2,3,4; F. H. A. Officer 3,4; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,41 Christmas Program 1,2,3,41 Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Study Hall Assistant 2,3,4; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Office Assistant 4. BILLY SILVEY Cursed be the man that invented work. Basketball 2,3,4; Softball 1,3,4; Student Council 3; Class Trip 3; Mixed Chorus 1.3,4; Spring Concert 1,3,4; Gymkhana 1,2,4; Christmas Program 1,3,4; Choral Clinic 3,4; Class Officer I; Tiger Rag 4. BILL BOB SILVEY I'm a woman-hater, but the Bible says to love your enemies. F. F. A. 2,3,4; F. F. A. Contest 3,4. RAY SILVEY A jolly old joker who’s lots of fun, but he can be serious when there’s things to be done. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1.2,3,41 Track 1,2,3,41 Student Council 1,2; Student Council Vice-President 3,4; Class Trip 3; Boys’ State 3; Boys’ Chorus 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Spring Concert 3,4; Gymkhana 1,2,3,4; Christmas Program 3,4; Co-Captain of Basket- ball Squad 3; Captain 4; Tiger Rag 4. LOU ANN STITH It’s nice to be natural if you're naturally nice. Mixed Chorus 3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,41 Chorus 1,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Clinic 3,4; Class Trip 3; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Study Hall Assistant 2; Librarian I; Annual Staff 3,4; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Christmas Program 1,2,3,4; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2, 4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1; Homecoming Queen 3; Gymkhana 3; Clarinet Ensemble 4. MARY TAYLOR For everyone she passes, she passes them a smile. F. H. A. 1,2,3,45 Glee Club I; Tiger Rag Staff 4. Congratulations Seniors! MEYER'S DRUG STORE C fa$5 '54 DAVID TERHUNE He's right there when there’s work to be done. Sure is nice and a lot of fun. F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; F. F. A. Contest 2,3; Track 2,3; Mixed Chorus 3; Music Contest 3; Office Assistant 2,4. GLORIA TURNQUIST First she comes, then she goes, What she’s doing no one knows. Band 1,2,3,4; Band Officer 3; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Christmas Concert and Program 1,2,3,41 Study Hall Assistant 2; Librarian 4; Annual Staff 3,4; Tiger Rag Staff 4; Class Trip 3; Volleyball 1,2,3, 4; Softball 4; Pep Squad 2,3,4; PeP Squad President 4; Cheerleader 1,3,4. EDDIE WILLIAMS Every class has a 'He-Man'—so here’s ours. Basketball 2,3,4; Softball 1,3,4; Gymkhana 1,2, 3,4; Class Trip 3; Track 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4. LUELLA WOODS Her characteristic grin and smile. Spread happiness all the while. F. H. A. 1,4. MARY MAE WOODS Her future is already planned. Mixed Chorus 3; F. H. A. 1,4. CLASS OFFICERS Carolyn Bauer . Peggy Morris . Delores Petty . Harry Rand . Kathy Draffen . . . President Vice -President . . Secretary . Treasurer . . Historian CLASS MOTTO Forward ever, backward never. CLASS COLORS Blue and White 16 Courtesy of REED MOORE'S SKELLY SERVICE mva 'UNTV-.UBRARY 1 Fisher I MO 65084 How did you get in the picture, Frank? Sleepily waiting for Not sad--just tired. breakfast--7:00 a.m. ! After shaking hands with our First Lady. Taking it easy after a hardy meal. Sponsored by THE BEAUTY BOX Smitty — our bus driver and pal. Serious faces at an impressive Our closest view of Memorial Day Service. President Eisenhower. Our home for eight days. Courtesy of CONUN'S COFFEE SHOP A gift from a grateful class, presented at a farewell party for Coach Curl. Marcella Avey Billy Allen James Anderson Charles Ball Margaret Ballard Keith Baumgartner Ronald Baumgartner Mary Beach uniorS Clark Bias Norman Buchholz Gene Cable Lelia Calton Compliments of CLODFELTERS JEWELRY 20 Mary Garber 3 uniorS Ilene Fields Herbert Frisbie Carol De Vinna Jimmy Dunnaway David Easterla Walter Eppenauer Laurel Garber Rosella Garber Vernon Garber Kent Hall Wayne Hardin Catherine Higgins Etta Hilderbrand Betty Dell Houchen Carol Sue Housworth Carolyn Joyce Housworth Courtesy of HART'S A. G. STORE 21 Anna Lee Mary Lee umor5 Jimmy McGinnis Kay Moore Ruth Ann Morefield Armond Morrison Pauline Morrison Janice Nelson Mike Parkson June Paxson Sponsored by GAMBLES STORE 22 Betty Jo Huff Donna Hutchison Billy Jesse Ruth Juhl Doyle Keyes Irvin Siegel Bill Swartz Tom Sykora Jo Thoss Georgia Truitt Faye Turpin Marcellus Vogt Freda Widowski Darlene Zwanzig Doyle Pugh Kent Pyle Donald Raines Hugh Rapp Betty Robinson Joann Scott umord P.aymond Riggs Melvin Roberts James Sargent Courtesy of CLARK'S SERVICE STATION 23 omores Carol Jean Akin Dudley Akin Charles Allen Bill Bauer Florene Baumgartner Donald Blacksten Don Belcher Shirley Branson Paul Brewer Wendell Brill Amelia Cable Yvonne Cooper Wilma Diener Jo Ann Earnest Bruce Erickson Laura Mae Farris Carol Ann Gabriel Nelson Hayes Peggy Sue Hayes Ronald Heilman Donna Hessefort Carolyn Hibdon Kathryn Hilty Kathryn Holloway Barbara Humphrey Larry Hunter Larry Hutchsion Donald James Paul Klein Shirley Kreiling Larry Hutchison Barbara McKinley Congratulations Seniors! onxoreS Freddie Maples Barbara Marker George Marr Lois Marriott Frank Massey Anita Jean Moon Pat Morrison Jerry Moser Patricia Murphy Dorothy Nolting Shirley Noyes Kenneth Pace Bonnie Raines Ellen Richardson Helen Ritchie Annette Sargent Janet Shepp Jimmy Shepp Gladys Silvey Larry Stokes Mike Swartz Roy Taylor Shirley Terry Paul Webster Nickie White Darla White Donna White Andy Williams Darrell Willson Jo Ann Wilson Ruth Woods Compliments of BARNES JEWELRY 25 Phyllis Akin Loretta Ballard Daniel Baumgartner Carl Beach Margery Beach John Beaver Judy Beaver Diane Berry James Bogle Kay Blacksten Larry Bohling Bonnie Brotherton Grace Calton Pat Christian Kenneth Coffman men Marie Colvin Benny Cooper Paul Corley Tommy Daniels Betty Dalton Sonny Earnest Johnny Eppenauer Barbara Foxworthy Janet Garber David Hagerman Mildred Hagerman Dollie Hart Joyce Hess Donald Hibdon Jerry Hibdon Joyce Hibdon George Higgins Loretta Hilty Betty Houser Sue Howard Betty Hudson Karen Hughes Jack Hutchison Bonnie Jobe Claude Joy Compliments of WHITE HOUSE BARBER And BEAUTY SHOP Harold Juhl Bill Kennard Bob Kennard Patricia Knoll Eddie Lake Ruby Lee Ferdie Lietzke George Lutman Franklin McGinnis Pauline Marriott Buster Moore Tony Nelson Genevieve O'Neal Ronald Peoples Louise Porter men Ronald Power Mary Richardson Marie Scott Kathryn Scott Louis Scott Barbara Shultz Louis Sidebottom Carolyn Stephens Lula Bell Stephens Ronny Stennett James Stokes Mary Truitt James Vogt Vencil Vogt Linda Ward Barbara Woods Mary Lou Woods Dorothy Witt Flossie Wilson Nancy Williams Harvey Williams Earl Whittle Samuel Welpman Good Luck Seniors RAND'S PLUMBING AND HEATING 1. Senior class officers-Peggy Morris-Vice Pres., Carolyn Bauer-Pres., Delores Petty-Sec., Kathy Draffen-His- torian, Harry Rand-Treas. 2. Junior class officers-Tom Sykora-Sergeant at Arms, Marcella Avey-Sec., Kay Moore-Treas., Kent Pyle-Par- liamentarian, David Easterla-Vice Pres., Betty Robinson-Pres. 3. Freshman class officers-Bonnie Brother ton-Sec., Loretta Hilty-Historian, Jack Hutchison-Rep., George Lut- man-Pres., Tony Nelson-Treas., Buster Moore-Rep., Harvey Williams-Rep., Tommy Daniels-Vice Pres. 4. Sophomore class officers-Florene Baumgartner-Historian, Larry Hunter-Pres., Barbara Humphrey-Sec., Donald James-Reporter, Amelia Cable-Treas., Nickie White-Vice Pres. 5. New students-Ruth Hodge, Mae Vaughn, Gene Anderson, Kathy Hodge. 6. New students-Calvin Weaver, Tom Bogue, Bob Sousley, Wayne Bias, Forrest Gerhart. 28 1. Custodian-Mr. Earnest. 2. Anna Lee, Shirley Noyes, Mary Garber, Pat McDonald, Carol DeVinna, Ruth Ann Morefield, Rosella Garber, Carol Sue Housworth, Pat Murphy, Melva Maples, Gloria Turnquist, Carolyn Housworth, Darlene Coffman, Donna Sue Hutchison, Marva Johnson, Dorthy Nolting, Kathryn Holloway, Janice Nelson. 3. Office Secretaries-Mary Lee Frisbie, Caroline Nebel. 4. B Team Cheerleaders-Darla White, Gladys Silvey, Jo Ann Earnest, Barbara Marker. 5. Office Assistants-David Terhune, Peggy Morris, Ernestine Shore, Delores Petty, Jean McGinnis. 6. Bus Drivers-Jesse Morris, Earl Cooper, Charles Lee, George Elley. 29 1. Annual Staff surprises Mrs. Marriott with Christmas Party. 2. Sponsors receive their Christmas gifts. 3. What are you doing girls, baking a cake? 4. Mrs. Warnke’s pride and joy. 5. Gloria pronounces sentence on slave at pep club initiation. 6. Pep Squad spectators tour athletic waxworks. 7. Now where is that pencil? 8. Refreshment time at F. F. A. School Party. 9. Melva recites her lesson in pep assembly. Best Wishes, graduate! TRASHER DARI-FREEZ Ketnen tciry ScLoi MR. JOSEPH KIMBRELL Principal MRS. RUBY COX Grade 8 MISS HELEN BASS Grade 7 MISS WILMA LAMPTON Grade 6 MRS. IRVIN MOON Grade 5 MRS. SAM JONES Grade 4 MISS ANNA KID WELL Grade 3 MRS. WILLARD HART Grade 2 MRS. FRANK PYLE Grade 2 MRS. MOSS MCDONALD Grade 1 MISS DONNA WARD Grade 1 Wayne Allen Phil Bonine Donald Burke Paul Brotherton Jack Cable Lela May Dilcom Gary Dunn Robert Earnest Jimmy Don Farr Betty Lou Ferguson Owen Fuhlrodt Snooks Guenther Sharon Hall Archie Hansen Donna Haynes Teddy Haynes Jeanette Hessefort Bob Huff James Huffman Shirley Kistner Annette Kuykendall Patty McGinnis Bill Meyer John Middleton Ruth Ann Morris Lewis Morrison Lois Jean Noyes Galen Pyle Mickey Riggs Debby Robinson Judy Searcy Ann Templeton Johnnie Vaughn Calvin Waisner Wanda Waller David Washburn John Washburn Theodore Washburn Bill Welpman Judy Williams Clyde Wilson Margie Wilson Erma Woods Mary Evelyn Zelsman Ronda Merritt NO PICTURE. Sponsored by THE VERSAILLES FURNITURE COMPANY John Belcher Robert Bennett Sharon Berkstresser Emma Brown L. K. Cable Sam Cable Doris Carpenter Cleo Chadivrick Donald Eckhoff Don Edwards Louis Edwards James Ferguson Jereline Frisbie Judy Gabriel James Green Jimmy Gunn Barbara Hart Carol Hayes Gerry Haynes Eva Mae Juhl Ann McDonald Forrest Marple Harold Marple Shirley Martin Mary Alice Merriott Norman Merriott Sandra Merriott Norman Mitchell Loretta Morrison Allen Nelson Bob Nelson Barbara Osborn Mary Lou Patterson Wilma Pipes Lee Roy Pryor Carol Roeder Virginia Roll Evelyn Silvey Lois Stevenson Lester Stringer Raymond Tomblinson Loraine Vaughan Delores Vaught Lee Anna White Jack Wilson Shirley Woods Compliments from OZARK TRADING POST David Archer Billie Ellen Ayres Delbert Bennett J. C. Bishop Calvin Bradshaw Gary Burkhart James Colvin Peggy Comstock Roger Cooper Bobby Cornett Richard Cunningham James Davenport Carl Fields Charles Fields Frank Fields Wayne Foxworthy Donna Gollihar Bob Guenther Steve Gunn Larry Houchens Rebecca Huff Eleanor Huffman Brook Jamerson Linda Kennard Estella Landreth Roberta McKinley John Martin Kenyon Merriott Jerry Morrison Judy Ann Morrison Larry Morrison Gale Papen Kenneth Ratcliff Donna Lee Reavis Ruby Rae Roll Frances Searcy Judy Talbott Marean Thompson Bill Todd Phil Turpin Darlene Vogt Larry Waller David Ward Sally Washburn Connie Willson James Wilson Phillip Wood Lloyd Woods Sharon Yates Paul Zelsman Compliments of RAND'S PLUMBING AND HEATING Phyllis Allen Beverly Ayres Deon Barnes Mickey Bennett Paul Coffman James Dornan Gene Everson Linda Ferguson Wanda Ferguson Bobby Fields Joyce Fitzgerel Patsy Gabriel Keith Gates Corky Hall Jack Hart Sally Ann Howard Skippy Hughes Kay Hutchison Tommy Kerr Bobby Lutman Jimmie Don Merriott Patsy Moritz Jeanette Murphy Gary Nelson Billy Pipes Warren Riffle Evelyn Roeder Vernon Silvey David Stafford Virginia Stringer Joe Turner Fay Vaughan Gladys Vaughan Patty White Paul White Lottie Williams Nellie Williams Wilma Wilson Compliments from NAVAJO BEACH Cjracle our Richard Bolton Kay Bo nine Jimmy Bowers Janice Braden Kent Cable Loren Christian Jerry Cooper Carolyn Cornett Shirley Cunningham Ruby Davenport Janet Drake Thomas Edwards Rita Ferguson D. F. Frisbie Shirlev Haggerman Donna Hess Terry Hodges Susan Humphrey Jerry Ishmael Bobbie Jones Alan Kuykendall Billy Laugenson Bobby Laugenson Joan Lepby- Kay McKinley Mary Margaret McKinley Ann Merritt Charles Merritt Mary Jo Meyer Sharon Middleton Donald Moritz Terry Nelson Patricia Neumeyer Sharon Porter Alson Root Sharon Routon Barbara Sanning Bobby Shackleford Sharon Silvey Ralph Tomblinson Jimmy Ward Bill Washburn Ruth Weaver Rickey Whitten Carol Whittle Donnie Wilson Judith Wilson Roy Wilson Judith Woods Sue Woods Donald Wright Charles Yates Best Wishes, graduates! TIMBERLINE MOTEL Cjrade Jhree Randy Allen Lindell Bennett John Berkstresser Dean Bowers Merilyne Cooper Kathy Davis Phyllis Eppenauer Billy Fields James Finley Kathy Jamerson Jimmy Kennard Arlene Kuykendall Joyce Laugeson Darrel McMillan Sue Nelson Alice Nobe Jackie Shackleford Beverly Silvey Fonda Sue Silvey Truman Tomblinson Roger Uptergrove Arlene Vogt Colon Washburn Patty Wiecken Joy Williams Larry Williams Larry Tubbs Congratulations Seniors! RED HOLLOW RESORT Melva Lou Allen Brooke Belcher Cynthia Bolton Danny Jo Cable Linda Colvin Jimmy Cooper Herschel Davenport Glen Everson Wayne Gollihar June Haggerman Nelson Hanson Beverly Hart Ricky Lujin David Merritt Bill Meyer Glen Pipes Carl Roeder Wayne Sanning Emma Fay Sousley Robert Stafford Betty Jo Sumner Harold Vaughn Lonnie Joe Williams Good Luck Seniors BANK OF VERSAILLES Julia Anderson Freddie Brown La Nita Cable Beverly Sue Davenport Brenda Lou Davenport Kenneth Fitzgerel Mollie Hall Wayne Harms Mac Krog Albert Landerth William Martin Wayne McGinnis Raymond Morrison Dwain Peoples Janice Roark James Searcy Patrick Slevin Victoria Tubbs Patricia Turpin Charlotte Vogt Carolyn Wilson Proof of the Future ARROW PRINTING COMPANY I mrs. McDonald Larry Akin Terry Akin Melvin Lee Branch Judy Burke Michael Carter Elvin Clark Eleanor Dornan Jimmy Evans Carlos Fields Susie Hickam Jimmy Huffman Marilyn Iman Freddie Lepley Leo Morrison Sponsored by EATMORE CAFE John Ratcliff Duane Sachs Holly Slevin Judy Summer Wanda Sue Vaughan Mary Weaver Connie Mae White MISS WARD Dean Akin Bettie Bowers Bobby Brown Kirk Chapman Rita Cornett Lydia Erickson Lanny Hodges David Hutchison Alice Laugeson Caroline Moore Earl Poole Melva Smith Floyd Stafford Denzil Sumner Peggy Tomblinson Judith Weaver Jane Woods Sponsored by ss | WASHBURN'S POINT vm� � Best Wishes from GRANNY ANNES GIFT SHOP Look at your shoes, everyone else does FAMILY SHOE STORE A (Commerce 2)epartmenf 00009000000 Qoooooooe� e5 1. Typing I class learns how to type business letters. 2. Donald shows the bookkeeping class how to fill out the work- sheet. 3. Typing I works to increase their speed. 4. First page of the Tiger Rag goes to press. 5. Secretarial practice class hurries to get the Tiger Rag ready. 6. General business students working out their financial problems. 7. Short- hand class taking dictation. Your Building Material Merchant , R. Y. WILLIAMS LUMBER AND COAL 1. Mixed chorus tuning up for contest. 2. Girls' trio practices for contest. 3. Theory and harmony class studying the fundamentals of music. 4. Driver's training instructs a number of students to drive. 5. Family relations stu- dents getting some practical experience. 6. Sociology students work hard at their tests. Courtesy of JONES STORE S cierice an J Walk 2. epa rlmen ts 1. Biology students enjoy shrimp feast. 2. Biology students curiously study the frog. 3. Conducting an experiment with static electricity in physics class. 4. Kent and Jerrold conducting an experiment in physics. 5. General math class decorates tree with geometric forms. 6. Geometry is fun, say these students. 7. Algebra students are puzzled over their problems. Congratulations from OZARK HOTEL Uoccitionci( yt)epariment l. snirley, maKe your measuring accurate, z. Mar- cella, don’t let it burn. 3. Peggy designs her Christmas cards. 4. A little bit smaller. 5. It looks nice. 6. Learning to be good farmers. 7. Ag students setting out a living fence of multi-flora roses. 8. Ag students learn better methods of farming. 9. Ag boys working in shop. 10. Hugh and his prize winning heifer. Compliments of GREEN'S CAFE 49 rtment 1. Zwei Deutsche studenten (Two German students). 2. Speech class makes recordings. 3. Kathryn Higgins dis- plays her illustration of SMOKY. 4. English I conducting informal discussions. 5. This is where the comma goes 6. Buster explains the outline. Best wishes from VERSAILLES BARBER SHOP 1. Gladys brings Japanese gifts to the classroom. 2. Bruce illustrates the use of the compass. 3. David illustrates the proper use of the flags. 4. American History class studies world news. 5. It happened here. 6. Citizenship class finds Current Event papers very interesting. 7. Young citizen gives his opinion on the responsibilities of a good citizen. Congratulations Seniors, Sponsored by M.F.A. PL, leal (Education d eparlnient epi 1. Better fold up girls. 2. Don't move a muscle. 3. Loose joints! 4. Higher, Donald! 5. Steady girls. 6. Take your time Kathryn. Best Wishes, Seniors! WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Pliilppt '-i- STUDENT COUNCIL ROW 1: Mr. Brunner, Ray Silvey, Gladys Silvey, Phil Hart. ROW 2: Mary Garber, Janice Nelson, Lou Ann Stith, Lela Osborn, Melva Maples, Jerry Moser, Larry Hutchison, Pat McDonald. ROW 3: Darrell Willson, Harvey Williams, Jack Hutchison, Buster Moore, Fan- nie Hibdon, Charles Chamberlain, Kent Hall, Walter Rand. OFFICERS - Phil Hart, President; Ray Silvey, Vice-President; and Gladys Silvey, Secretary-Treasurer. BIBLE CLUB ROW 1: Eunice Bentch, Ronnie Stinnett, Carl Beach, Geneva Kruse. ROW 2; Carolyn Housworth, Lelia Calton, Mary Lee, Ruth Ann Morefield, Rosella Garber. Betty Hudson, Mary Garber, Ruby Lee. ROW 3: Carol Housworth, Mary Margaret Beach, Lela Osborn, Wilma Diener, Emma Parks, Helen Ritchie, Jo Thoss, Kent Hall. OFFICERS - Anna Lee, President; Kent Hall, Vice-President; Carolyn Housworth. Secretary; Mary Garber, Treasurer. SPONSORS - Caroline Nebel and Mr. Brunner. Courtesy of - VERSAILLES GREENHOUSE TIGER RAG STAFF ROW 1: Donald Houchens, Pat McDonald, Peggy Morris, James Stokes. ROW 2: Lou Ann Stith, Carolyn Bauer, Kathy Draffen, Darlene Coffman, Gloria Turnquist, Lela Osborn, Lois Eidson, Ernestine Shore. ROW 3: Billy Silvey, Georgia Truitt, Billy Scott, Ray Silvey, Bill Swartz, Donald James, Emma Parks, Mrs. Warnke, Fannie Hibdon, Mary Taylor, Mary Mae Woods, Diane Berry, Shirley Ball, Melva Maples. (Lela Osborn and Kathy Draffen-Co-Editors). ANNUAL STAFF ROW 1: Peggy Morris, Kay Moore - Melva Maples, Editor - Lela Osborn, Jean McGinnis, Mrs. Marriott. ROW 2: Gloria Turnquist, Kathy Draffen, Shirley Ball, Betty Robinson, Lou Ann Stith, Carolyn Bauer, Fannie Hibdon, Larry Hutchison, Darlene Coffman, Pat McDonald, Kent Pyle. Good Luck Seniors - PRIMO PANTS COMPANY VERSAILLES CHAPTER F. F. A. GROUP I ROW 1: Walter Rand, David Terhune, Hugh Rapp, Joe Massey, Sonny Riggs, Frank Massey, Kenneth Pace, Tommy Daniels. ROW 2: Mike Parkson, Keith Baumgartner, Ronald Baumgartner, Jimmy Shepp, Daniel Baumgartner, Larry Bohling, Laurel Garber. ROW 3: Carl Beach, Jerry Hibdon, Ferdie Lietzke, Donald Blacksten, David Hagerman, Tony Nelson. GROUP II ROW 1: Louis Scott, Paul Klein, Dudley Akin. Earl Kruse, Tom Sykora, Don Green, Billy Bob Silvey, Duane Hart, Paul Webster. ROW 2: Mr. White, Melvin Roberts, James Stokes, Donald Hibdon, Clark Bias, Forrest Gerhart, Doyle Keyes, Larry McCollister. ROW 3: Ronny Stinnett, Paul Brewer, Jack Hutchison, Charles Ball, Paul Corley, Samuel Welpman. OFFICERS: Joe Massey, President; Hugh Rapp, Vice- President; David Terhune, Secretary; Sonny Riggs, Treasurer; Frank Massey, Reporter; Kenneth Pace, Sentinel. Compliments of MOSER HATCHERY F. H. A. GROUP I ROW 1: Jean McGinnis, Mary Mae Woods, Darlene Zwanzig, Pat Morrison, Freda Widowski, Joan Wilson, Shirley Terry, Ilene Fields, Genevieve O'Neal. ROW 2: Pat Christian, Luella Woods, Marva Johnson, Joyce Hibdon, Mary Taylor, Lelia Calton, Ida Lain, Louise Porter. ROW 3: Barbara McKinley, Kathryn Holloway, Betty Daulton, Pat Knoll, Kathryn Higgins, Dorthy Nolting, Grace Calton, Kay Blacksten. GROUP II ROW 1: Janet Shepp, Jerry Moser, Carol Akin, Kathryn Hilty, Wilma Diener, Sue Howard, Carolyn Joyce Housworth, Willa Mae Hayes, Anna Lee. ROW 2: Mrs. Waid, Jo Thoss, Etta Hilderbrand, June Paxson, Mary Margaret Beach, Carol DeVinna, Shirley Ball, Betty Huff. ROW 3: Lois Marriott, Ruth Woods, Eunice Bentch, Janice Nelson, Betty Hudson, Ernestine Shore, Peggy Morris. OFFICERS: Shirley Ball, President; Ernestine Shore, Vice President; Carol DeVinna, Secretary-Treasurer; Janice Nelson, Song Leader and Student Council Repre- sentative; Peggy Morris, Game Leader; Jo Thoss, Reporter. Best Wishes, Seniors! FLOTTMAN'S OUR BAND ROW 1: Peggy Morris, Darla White, Barbara Humphrey, Jo Ann Earnest, Betty Dell Houchens, Kathy Draffen, Carol Akin, Pat Murphy. ROW 2: Don Eckhoff, Larry Hutchison, Andy Williams, Keith Baumgartner, John Middleton, Lois Guenther, Kay Moore, Harry Rand, Gloria Turnquist, Carol Sue Housworth, Sharon Hall, Lois Eidson. ROW 3: John Washburn, Norman Buchholz, Daniel Baumgartner, George Lutman, Bill Ishmael, Diane Berry, Ann Temple- ton, Darlene Coffman, Lou Ann Stith, Carolyn Bauer, Gladys Silvey. ROW 4: Amelia Cable, Jimmy Dunnaway, Buster Moore, Sandra Merriott, Karen Hughes, Lela Osborn, Barbara Marker, Pat Knoll, Charles Allen, Nancy Wil- liams, Betty Robinson, Nickie White, Mr. LaRue. ROW 5: Wayne Rumans, Florene Baumgartner, Ronald Baum- gartner, George Marr, Darrell Willson. The Versailles High School Band, under the direction of Mr. LaRue, is active in various school activities throughout the year. It plays at the Missouri State Fair and at the Morgan County Fair. For the last three years, the band has par- ticipated in Band Day at Missouri University. Each year the band goes to the Tri- County Contest and the District Contest, and each year several band members have been qualified to go on to State Contest to win further honors. Compliments of VERSAILLES FEED AND PRODUCE 58 MIXED CHORUS ROW 1: Ernestine Shore, Janet Shepp, Gladys Silvey, Fay Turpin, Kathy Draffen, Carolyn Bauer, Janice Nelson, Betty Robinson, Barbara Humphrey, Florene Baumgartner, Lula Belle Stephens, Judy Beaver, Loretta Hilty, Joyce Hibdon, Shirley Noyes, Betty Houser. ROW 2: Karen Hughes, Jean McGinnis, Jo Ann Earnest, Anita Jean Moon, Lou Ann Stith, Diane Berry, Lela Osborn, Carol Sue Housworth, Geneva Curtman, Margery Beach, Kathryn Hilty, Amelia Cable, Barbara Marker, Carol DeVinna. ROW 3: Nancy Williams, Vernon Garber, Darrell Willson, Marcellus Vogt, Duane Hart, Ray Silvey, Kent Hall, Phil Hart, Bill Beard, Donald Houchens, Jerrold McKinley, Doyle Pugh, Darla White. ROW 4: Mr. LaRue, Harry Rand, Bill Silvey, Jimmy Dunnaway, Bruce Erickson, David Terhune, Donald Raines, George Marr, Larry Hutchison, Mike Swartz. The mixed chorus presents two annual concerts each year. Among the activi- ties of each year are the participation in the Tri-County and District Contests. A few small ensembles and individuals, who are qualified, attend the State Contest which is held in the spring. Courtesy of CAIRN'S WAY SIDE INN CHEERLEADERS Peggy Morris, Barbara Humphrey, Gloria Turnquist, Darlene Coffman. Courtesy of VERSAILLES BAKERY PEP SQUAD ROW 1: Peggy Morris, Barbara Humphrey, Gloria Turnquist, Darlene Coffman. ROW 2: Jean McGinnis, Carolyn Joyce Housworth, Donna Sue Hutchison, Carol Sue Housworth, Amelia Cable, Lela Osborn, Coach Loughary, Pat Morrison, Barbara Marker, Fannie Hibdon, Kay Moore, Lou Ann Stith, Betty Robinson. ROW 3: Pat McDonald, Anna Lee, Ruth Ann Morefield, Melva Maples, Carolyn Bauer, Kathy Draffen, Anita Jean Moon, Betty Dell Houchen, Jo Thoss, Betty Jo Huff, Mary Lee. ROW 4: Lois Eidson, Ernestine Shore, Shirley Noyes, Gladys Silvey, Jo Ann Earnest, Jerry Moser, Darla White, Marcella Avey, Pat Murphy, Janet Shepp. Compliments of FRANK'S MEATS Sedalia, Missouri Innuat Q ueen 62 MELVA MAPLES SHIRLEY TERRY Q ueen 5 dttendants BONNIE BROTHERTON Mrs. Clarence W. Kemper, President of The Missouri Federation of Women's Club, selected the Queen of the Annual. Best Wishes from KIDWELL’S Courtesy of-RICKARD-GUENTHER INSURANCE AGENCY Leaders Of The Parade Freshmen Support The Team The Seniors' Witch Which One Is Queen? Feature Attractions of Homecoming Sophomores Hold The Eye Compliments from BOYER'S I. G. A. MARKET I Crown You Queen Representatives For Alumni Sweetheart Of Homecoming The Sophomores' Champion The Pep Squad Holds Rites For Alumni Juniors Back The Tigers Best Wishes from IRA WILLIAMS MINNOW STORE JJome Cc ome v otnincj (o ueen m fornd Good Luck, Seniors! ROY'S CASH STORE BUAJi U” eum ROW 1: Harry Rand, Ray Silvey, Coach Loughary, Bill Beard. ROW 2: Bill Silvey, Phil Hart, Eddie Williams, Bill Swartz, Frank Massey, David Easterla, Kent Hall, Larry Hunter, Charles Chamberlain. B A We They We They 50 33 Alumni, Oct. 31 53 68 73 16 Smithton, Nov. 3 73 34 51 30 Tipton, Nov. 20 63 36 53 23 Stover, Nov. 24 45 36 37 45 Osage, Dec. 3 41 51 43 37 Camdenton, Dec. 8 67 65 45 34 Jefferson City, Dec. 14 50 40 36 23 Tipton, Dec. 18 43 21 14 11 California, Jan. 8 (Forfeited) 55 54 51 29 Stover, Jan. 22 74 51 32 36 Osage, Jan. 23 48 56 47 39 Eldon, Jan. 26 58 49 40 41 Eldon, Jan. 29 50 61 43 40 Camdenton, Feb. 2 76 64 49 43 California, Feb. 16 76 75 TOURNAMENTS We Versailles, November 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. They 73 Russellville 48 76 Dixon 44 62 California 60 California, January 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. 56 Saint Peters 52 62 Warsaw 60 56 Linn 60 56 Eugene 67 Eldon, February 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 73 Salem 61 69 Licking 64 46 Eldon 57 79 Eugene 68 WASHBURN CAFE FERGUSON WASHERETTE BaAdJl “B” 3 eam ROW I: Coach Loughary, Kenneth Coffman, Kenneth Pace, Bob Coffman. ROW 2: Buster Moore, Jack Hutchison, Bill Bauer, Larry Hunter, David Easterla, Tommy Daniels, Bill Ishmael, Jimmy Stokes, Mike Swartz. ROW I: Sammy Cable, Robert Bennett, Bob Huff, Galen Pyle, Bill Meyer, Alan Nelson, Jimmy Gunn. ROW 2: Kenneth Coffman, Buster Moore, John Middleton, James Stokes, Jack Hutchison, Teddy Haynes, Tommy Daniels, David Wash- burn, Theodore Washburn, Don Eckhoff. The Junior High Basketball team won from Stover and California and lost to Eldon. In the Syracuse Tournament the team won from Stover and Tipton and lost to California. In the Osage Tournament the team won from Camdenton and California and lost to Osage. Sponsored by GERBES SUPER MARKET SR. HIGH ROW I: Coach Loughary, Betty Houchens, Amelia Cable, Barbara Marker, Carol Sue Housworth, Lou Ann Stith, Barbara Humphrey, Mary Garber, Gladys Silvey, Carolyn Bauer. ROW 2: Donna Sue Hutchison, Rosella Garber, Fannie Hibdon. The Senior High volleyball team won from the Alumni 24-23; lost to Stover 41-24; won from Eldon 34-16; lost to California 29-14; and lost to Tipton 27-14. JR. HIGH The Junior High volleyball team lost to Stover 37-13; lost to Eldon 30-20; lost to California 29-10; and won from Tipton 39-31. ROW I: Wanda Waller, Judy Williams, Lee Anna White. ROW 2: Lois Guenther, Jerry Haynes, Sharon Hall, Judy Searcy, Donna Haynes, Betty Ferguson, Barbara Foxworthy, Ruth Ann Morris, Dolores Vaught, Bonnie Jobe, Carol Roeder. Compliments of SHRYACK-GIVENS GROCERY COMPANY GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SOFTBALL ROW 1: Mary Lee, Carolyn Bauer, JoAnn Earnest, Betty Houchens, Darla White, Carolyn Housworth, Gladys Silvey. ROW 2: Donna Hutchi- son, Barbara Marker, Amelia Cable, Carol Housworth, Coach Loughary, Pat Morrison, Fannie Hibdon, Barbara Humphrey, Gloria Turnquist. The Senior High team had a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. This loss was to Tipton. For the second year the team won the Tri-County Tournament championship defeating Stover, Tipton, and California. GIRLS JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL ROW 1: Ruth Ann Morris, Karen Hughes, Kay Stephens, Jereline Frisbie. ROW 2: Lula Belle Stephens, Judy Beaver, Judy Searcy, Barbara Foxworthy, Donna Haynes, Betty Ferguson, Mr. Kimbrell, Linda Ward, Bonnie Jobe, Delores Vaught, Jerry Haynes, Lois Guenther, Wanda Waller. The Junior High team had a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. The team defeated Stover, Califor- nia, and Eldon to win the Junior High Tri-County Tournament championship. Sponsored by RUSSELL HALL REALTOR BOYS SENIOR HIGH SOFTBALL ROW 1: Billy Silvey, Harry Rand, Buster Moore, Bill Bauer, David Easterla, Kenneth Pace. ROW 2: Ray Silvey, Phil Hart, Larry Hunter, Eddie Williams, Coach Loughary, Bill Swartz, Kent Hall, Charles Chamberlain, Bill Ishmael, Raymond Riggs. BOYS JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL ROW 1: Mickey Riggs, Allen Nelson, Bill Meyer, Donnie Eckhoff. ROW 2: Kenneth Coffman, Buster Moore, Johnny Middleton, Jimmy Stokes, Jack Hutchison, Coach Loughary, Teddy Haynes, Tommy Daniels, David Washburn, Theodore Washburn. The Senior High team had a record of 5 wins and 2 losses. The losses were to Eldon and Osage. The wins were over Tipton, Stover twice, and California twice. The Junior High team had a record of 2 wins and 2 losses. The losses were to Eldon twice. The games won were with California and Stover. Compliments from COOPER'S STORE Sponsored by - BEN FRANKLIN STORE Jeff. City had us worried--but we won! 1953 - 1954 Sept. 7 School begins with 255 pupils en- rolled 17 Individual pictures were taken. Jr. and Sr. High boys softball at Eldon 19 Band Day at Columbia 23 Paid assembly with the Ben Ham- mond Carton Review 25 Student Council All-School party 29 Jr. and Sr. High girls softball with Tipton (H) Oct. 1 Jr. High BB; Stover (T) 3 Tri-County Softball Tournament at California 5 Initiationof new members into Pep Squad 6 Jr. High BB; Eldon (T) 8 FHA Sub-District Meeting at Eldon 9 Jr. High BB; California (H) 17 Ag. boys go to American Royal 29 BB Clinic at Osage 31 V.H.S. Annual Homecoming Nov. 3 BB; Smithton (T) 5-6 State Teachers Meeting at St. Louis 10- 14 Versailles Tournament 19 FHA All-School party 20 BB; Tipton (H) 23 Tri-County Choral Clinic at Osage 24 BB; Stover (T) 25 Paid assembly with Francis Cass- ard 26-27 Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 3 BB; Osage (H) 8 BB; Camdenton (T) 11 School Board Banquet 14 BB; Jeff City (H) 15 Junior Class All-School party Versailles School District becomes a part of Morgan County Reor- ganized District number 2 18 BB; Tipton (T) 22 Christmas Program by the Music Department 24 Christmas Holidays begin Jan. 4 Back to school 5 FFA All-School party 7 Jr. and Sr. High girls volleyball; Stover (T) 8 BB; California (H) 11- 16 California Tournament 15 End of the semester 21 Band Clinic at Eldon 22 BB; Stover (H) 23 BB; Osage (T) 25 Seniors take Ohio Psychological Test 26 BB; Eldon (H) 28 Jr. and Sr. High girls volleyball; Eldon (H) 29 BB; Eldon (T) Feb. 2 BB; Camdenton (H) 4 Jr. and Sr. High girls volleyball; California (H) 5 Osage Tri-County Speech Festival 6 Warrensburg Music Contest 9-13 Eldon Tournament 16 BB; California (T) 18 Paid assembly with David Work- man. Jr. and Sr. High girls volley- ball; Tipton (T) 19 Sophomore All-School party 22-27 State Sub-Regional Tournament 25 Jr. and Sr. High girls volleyball; Stover (H) Mar. 2-6 State Regional Basketball Tourna- ment 9 Jr. and Sr. High girls volleyball; Eldon (T) 11 Junior Class Talent Show 12 Freshman All-School party 16 Jr. and Sr. High girls volleyball; California (T) 18 Jr. and Sr. High girls volleyball; Tipton (H) 20 Tri-County Music Festival at Cali- fornia 25 One Act Plays at California 30 Jr. and Sr. High girls volleyball tournament at Tipton 31 Paid assembly with The Royal Scots April 1-3 Speech contest at Warrensburg 9-10 Music and Curricular Contest 15 Senior Play. Missouri Association of Student Councils at Maryville 16 Good Friday Holiday 23 Senior Class All-School party 24 State Debate at Columbia 28 Track meet at Eldon 29-30 State Music Festival May 8 District Track meet 14 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom 14-15 State Track meet 16 Baccalaureate 19 Elementary promotion 20 Commencement 21 Award assembly. School closes Good Luck Seniors! FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHEN rail SHOP IS IT THE COMMUNITY? With Best Wishes From Your FRIEND IN THE COURTHOUSE Miss Florence Meyer, Mr. Pete Goodman, Mr. Cully Blacksten, Mr. Moss McDonald, Mr. Noble Wilson, Mr. Leonard Earnest, Mr. Cornie Woods. KNOOP'S Harold Knoop Dry Goods, Ready-To-Wear and Shoes Phone 61 Versailles, Missouri MISSOURI UTILITIES COMPANY No Dollar You Spend Buys More Than Your Electric Dollar Better Light - Better Sight For the Homes of America SANDOLL TWEE D I EL Foot w£ A R. CcRPoRATi o N e e 5 on � tTf • � .. . i , . ♦ , • Missouri Eofcrcear TMioi® TROPIQUE MU) Wj iiw£4 MISSOURI'S LARGEST RAINBOW TROUT HATCHERY ROUTDALE GRAVOIS MILLS, MO. Phone. 277 Trout Fishing Trout For Sale Open every day in the Year Dinners Sandwiches Short Orders TOP’S CAFE Air Conditioned Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hull Versailles, Missouri THE LEADER STATESMAN Best Wishes Class of '54 Published by Roy E. and Mary Frances Otten Class of '25 Congratulations from Scottie Gib Morgan Morgan TOP 0’ THE Hill Meats Groceries Tackle Novelties Highway 5 and Lake Road 3 GRAVOIS cun Gravois Mills, Missouri Good Food Drinks Round And Square Dance Every Saturday Night Located on Hi-Way 5 Gravois Mills Open 6:00 to 10:30 Ruby and Salty Anderson Phone 561 VACATION VILLAGE Cottage Court Lake of the Ozarks New Modern Convenient Gravois Mills, Missouri Telephone-311 GRAVOIS CUT SHOP Clyde and Melba Christ Souvenirs Fishing Tackle Liquor --Let Us Make Your Reservation-- Telephone Gravois Mills, Mo. 551 Don't Miss the Joy of Dining at JOY’S VILLAGE INN CAFE on Main Street---Gravois Mills, Missouri Soft Drinks Short Orders Chicken and Steak Dinners Open at 5 a.m. Close at 11 p.m. Lake Information Modern Kitchenette Cabins Gas and Oil Cold Drinks CHRISTIVIAS TREE COURT Short Drive to the Lake of the Ozarks 7 Miles South North 5 Star Route Telephone 2302 A. H. Ott Meyer E. A. Dick Meyer Versailles, Missouri Housekeeping Units Electric Refrigeration Deluxe Accommodations DIXON’S MOTEL O'Dell C. Dixon South of New St. Patrick's Church, on same side of Highway 5 Phone Gravois Mills, Missouri 186 Congratulations from HILL TOP STORE Groceries Tackle Novelties 1 Mile South of Gravois Mills on Hi-Way 5 L. C. and Alberta Oliver Souvenirs Pottery Groceries Gifts Scott Attwater Sales and Service Repair on All Other Motors ROY'S GARAGE Auto- Repairing 24 Hour Wrecker Service Located on Highway 5 1 Mile North of Gravois Mill, Missouri Roy McKinzie Telephone Gravois Mills, Mo. 422 Philco Television Zenith Television Antennas Sold and Erected See us for free home demonstrations OZARK MOTOR AND TELEVISION COMPANY We service anything we sell Versailles, Missouri Phone Versailles 93 Air - -Conditioned Call or Write and We Will Make Your Reservation PETTY’S SPORTSMAN'S INN 1 Mile South of Gravois Mills, Mo. , on Highway 5 Breakfasts Dinners Sandwiches Telephone Gravois Mills, Mo. 581 For A Wholesome Life Eat HOLSIIM BREAD Trout's Bakery Boonville, Missouri John L. Bowman DORM A HID CLOMEV LAUMDRY AND DRY GLEAM IMG Agency Sedalia, Missouri Agency HODGES BARBER SHOP VERSAILLES BARBER SHOP Phone Versailles 280 Phone Versailles 22 Best wishes to the Seniors of 1954 From Your Frigidaire Dealer VERSAILLES APPLIANCE COMPANY Approved Plumbing and Heating Installations VERSAILLES PLUMBING AND HEATING Earle R. Beckner -- Registered Engineer Versailles, Missouri IT IS NOT - No, it is not just the building, for it is but an empty frame without the students, and it is not the students, because what would they he with- out the activities. It isn't the faculty, they are here but to guide and advise. Nor is it just the community, but a combination of all of these working together. This is V. H. S. We, the Annual Staff, wish to express our appreciation to all who have contributed in making this yearbook possible. On the pages of this book is written the story of the happiest years of our lives. Only when we look back to these full days of living, working, and playing together, will we realize their true value. It is to help you in your remembering that we give you this Mirror of 1954. 6 THE MIRROR STAFF